Fantastic Four Trailer Shows Baby Franklin, Iconic Line

Marvel has unveiled a new trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," offering the first glimpse of baby Franklin Richards and delivering the iconic line fans have eagerly anticipated.

While much of the trailer, released to promote ticket sales for the upcoming MCU film, features familiar footage, it includes a touching scene of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) in bed with their newborn son, marking Franklin's cinematic debut.

Why is this reveal so significant? In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, Vanessa Kirby, who portrays Sue Storm, sparked excitement among MCU followers with a compelling hint: "Superpowers aren't limited to adults."

With Sue Storm pregnant in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," the trailer confirms Franklin's appearance as an infant, a major development for the MCU that IGN has previously analyzed. As noted back in April:

For those familiar with Fantastic Four comics, this moment carries immense weight. Marvel Studios is introducing what many consider the most powerful mutant in existence—and potentially his super-genius sister too. Let's examine why Sue's pregnancy holds such profound implications for the MCU and the broader Marvel multiverse.

Franklin stands among the most formidable beings in the Marvel Universe. He possesses reality-altering abilities that enable him to reshape matter and create entire dimensions from nothing. These powers extend to telepathy, telekinesis, and astral projection, making him virtually unparalleled.

In essence, Franklin's capabilities rival those of cosmic entities like the Celestials and Galactus. As he matures, his power only grows stronger. The Fantastic Four have encountered multiple future versions of Franklin, indicating his eventual role as an immortal guardian of the Marvel Universe.

Given these facts, could Franklin undergo rapid aging in the film, ultimately aiding the Fantastic Four against Galactus? Does this suggest "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" spans more than a year? Kirby's remark strongly implies we'll witness the character displaying his extraordinary abilities.

In another exciting moment, Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm (The Thing) enthusiastically responds "hell yeah!" when Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm (Human Torch) delivers the classic line: "Is it clobberin' time?"

Anticipation continues building as "The Fantastic Four" approaches its July release. Director Matt Shakman recently addressed speculation about Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, seemingly ruling out an appearance—though many fans still expect the villain to surface, possibly in a post-credits scene.

Last month brought confirmation of the film's runtime, making it the longest MCU installment since 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also gained our clearest view yet of Ralph Ineson's Galactus through a Snapple promotion that accidentally revealed the character's design, following earlier Funko Pop! spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.